Overview
Aokautere School is a state contributing school in Aokautere, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 139 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 393 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Palmerston North City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4471
MoE School ID2332
Student Demographics
Total Roll139
European/Pakeha88.5%
Maori13.7%
Pacific0.7%
Asian13.7%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI393
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)